Stories about Kyrgyzstan from January, 2008
Kyrgyzstan: Human rights situation deteriorating
Asel writes that human rights activists are voicing concerns over the increased number of ungrounded arrests in Kyrgyztsan.
Kyrgyzstan: First MacCenter in Central Asia Opens
Akbalta informs readers that the first Apple's MacCentre in Central Asia is going to be opened in Bishkek, the capital city of Kyrgyzstan, in February this year.
Kyrgyzstan: Revolution Committee Established
Asel writes that the newly-established Revolution Committee is demanding President Bakiev’s resignation as he failed to keep his promises.
Kyrgyzstan: Seamstresses come out of the shadows
Genderstan sheds light on women in Kyrgyzstan working as seamstresses in very harsh conditions — in small rooms stuffed with sewing machines and people, sewing day and night for prices like a couple of dollars for a piece of easy-made clothes.
Kyrgyztsan: “I do not believe” campaign goes national
Asel informs that “I do not believe” campaign activists, who have started their activities after the parliamentary elections they believe were fraudulent, are planning to create a powerful nationwide youth movement.
Kyrgyztsan: Economic Freedom Index
Mirsulzhan reviews the latest Index of Economic Freedom released by the Heritage Foundation and looks at the Kyrgyzstan's place in the rating.
Kyrgyzstan: Human Rights Activist Arrested
Ayan Dane reports that Maxim Kuleshov, a human rights activist, organized a campaign in support for democracy in Kyrgyzstan, but it was immediately stopped as he was detained by police officers .
Kyrgyzstan: Kyrgyz traditions are good for women
GenderStan writes about Aziza Abdirasulova, activist of women’s movement and rule of law champion, who however occured to be among people to publicly denounce the book for teachers about healthy lifestyle which contained information about how to use a condom.
Russia: Xenophobia Blogging
There seems to be more and more posts on xenophobia in the Russian blogosphere. Many are written by xenophobes, while some are written about them. Below are two recent examples of xenophobia blogging.
Kyrgyzstan: Radiation Trains
Joshua Foust reports that a mysterious train filled with Cesium-137, bound for Iran, was nabbed at the Kyrgyz border with Uzbekistan, but Kyrgyz officials waited well over a week to disclose the incident.
Kyrgyzstan: Debates over President and Parliament
Edil Baisalov’s personal blog, one of the most visited blogs in Kyrgyzstan has not been updated since 4 December, 2007. The activeness of his blog went down after he was found guilty for illegally publishing a voting ballot before the elections on his blog as was assumed by the members...
Kyrgyzstan: New deputies get cars and flats
Asel writes that the members of newly elected – in a controversial vote – Kyrgyz Parliament will be supplied with new cars and flats in Bishkek, capital city of Kyrgyzstan.
Kyrgyzstan: The lives of sex workers in Kyrgyzstan
GenderStan tells about a magazine prepared by sex workers from different regions of Kyrgyzstan and featuring their stories and everyday troubles.
Kyrgyzstan: Youth Activists Detained
Asel writes that the members of “I do not believe” campaign, which is protesting against the results of recent parliamentary elections in Kyrgyzstan, were detained while posting leaflets over the building of Parliament.
Kyrgyzstan: Ancient Civilization Alleged Under Lake
Almaz reports that an ancient Helenic civilization has been found under the Kyrgyz lake of Issyk-Kul. It is alleged that it dates back to 25 centuries ago.
Kyrgyzstan: President Bakiev Names Prime Minister
Almaz reports that as Ak-Jol party, led by Kyrgyzstan's President Kurmanbek Bakiev, won the parliamentary elections, he has appointed former Energy Minister, ethnic Russian, Igor Chudinov a new Prime Minister.
